Job Title: Construction Project Manager
Job Description
This role leads the construction team on a multi-phase residential development, overseeing work from active site utilities and infrastructure through completion of single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments. The Construction Project Manager coordinates closely with engineers, contractors, municipal officials, vendors, and customers to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. The position offers a long-term pipeline of work that includes more than 200 single-family homes, a hotel, and a parking facility, and requires expertise in both infrastructure and vertical construction.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of a multi-phase residential development, from site utilities and infrastructure through vertical construction of single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments.
Develop detailed scopes of work for each phase of construction and each trade involved in the project.
Solicit, review, and compare bids from subcontractors and vendors to ensure competitive pricing and appropriate scope coverage.
Award subcontractor and vendor contracts in alignment with project goals, budget, and schedule requirements.
Negotiate and execute subcontracts, purchase orders, and service agreements, ensuring favorable terms and clear expectations.
Review contract scopes, terms, and insurance requirements to confirm compliance with project and company standards before execution.
Serve as the primary point of contact with municipal officials, utility companies, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage building permit applications, approvals, and inspections for all sitework and buildings, ensuring timely progress.
Oversee code compliance for certificates of occupancy (CO) and project closings, addressing any issues promptly.
Develop and maintain a master project schedule that covers site utilities, infrastructure, and vertical construction activities.
Monitor and update the project schedule regularly, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain milestones.
Manage the on-site construction team, including superintendents, foremen, and field staff, providing clear direction and support.
Oversee subcontractor performance to ensure adherence to schedule, scope, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Track project budgets, including committed costs and cost-to-complete, and report on financial performance as needed.
Review and approve subcontractor and vendor pay applications and change orders, verifying accuracy and alignment with work performed.
Prepare and submit owner draw requisitions with complete and accurate supporting documentation.
Qualify and evaluate vendors and subcontractors, maintaining an approved list based on performance, reliability, and cost.
Issue and track requests for information (RFIs) and submittals, ensuring timely responses and minimal impact on schedule.
Coordinate closely with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and geotechnical consultants to resolve design and field issues.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project logs, meeting minutes, daily reports, and photo records.
Lead and manage project closeout activities, including collection and organization of warranties, as-built drawings, and final inspection reports.
Ensure all closeout requirements are met to achieve timely final inspections, approvals, and project turnover.
Foster effective communication among internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders to keep all parties aligned.
Support a culture of safety and quality on the job site by reinforcing standards and addressing issues promptly.
Adapt to changing project needs by taking on multiple responsibilities within a smaller, hands-on team environment.
Essential Skills
5+ years of construction project management experience with ground-up residential projects.
Proven experience managing multi-phase residential communities with mixed product @types, including single-family homes, townhomes, and multifamily buildings.
Strong working knowledge of site and civil work, including grading, utilities, and infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with wet utilities such as water, sewer, and related underground infrastructure.
Demonstrated expertise in vertical residential construction from foundation through final finishes.
Experience managing relationships with municipal officials and navigating local permitting processes.
Ability to manage building permit applications, inspections, and code compliance requirements through to certificates of occupancy and closings.
Ability to read and interpret civil, architectural, structural, and MEP drawings accurately.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for budgeting, tracking, and reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project for developing and maintaining project schedules.
Strong coordination and communication skills for working with engineers, contractors, municipal officials, vendors, and customers.
Proven ability to manage on-site construction teams, including superintendents, foremen, and field staff.
Experience tracking project budgets, committed costs, and cost-to-complete, and reviewing pay applications and change orders.
Capability to negotiate and execute subcontracts, purchase orders, and service agreements.
Experience issuing and tracking RFIs and submittals and coordinating with design and engineering consultants.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with New Jersey municipal permitting processes is preferred.
Familiarity with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) inspections and certificate of occupancy processes is preferred.
Experience managing multi-phase projects that include residential units, hospitality components, and parking facilities is beneficial.
Strong organizational skills for maintaining project logs, meeting minutes, daily reports, and photo documentation.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong vendor and subcontractor relationships.
Work Environment
This position is primarily based on active construction job sites, overseeing both site utilities and vertical construction activities. The role involves regular local travel between project locations and related facilities, with the likelihood of being provided a company vehicle or truck for work-related travel. The Construction Project Manager works within a smaller, close-knit team where individuals often wear multiple hats and contribute across several functional areas. The environment is hands-on and fast-paced, requiring frequent coordination with field staff, subcontractors, engineers, and municipal officials. Work is conducted in typical construction site conditions, which may include outdoor exposure, varying weather, and active heavy equipment operations, while office-based tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and documentation are completed using tools like Microsoft Office and MS Projec
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Wrightstown, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $135000.00/yr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wrightstown,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.
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